Sr. QA Engineer

The Senior QA Engineer will work directly with our development teams to ensure quality software and products are being delivered to Tactiq’s customers. In this position, you will define and maintain test system configurations and perform test executions while writing test scripts for complex, integrated systems. This role will set the standard for best practices, tooling, and process - ensuring teams are able to consistently deliver high quality deliverables. You will have the opportunity to organize and drive the evolution of quality at Tactiq.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are met in development, testing, deployment, and business processes and produce quantifiable metrics to measure success
• Work with the Engineering team to understand the overall technical architecture and how each feature is implemented
• Test features, build out our automated testing suite, and streamline our deployment process
• Ensure test deliverables are prepared per company guidelines
• Review product user interface for conformity to design guidelines
• Create, execute, and optimize test cases and scenarios for all customer product journeys
• Analyze product requirements and devise a testing strategy with the Engineering team
• Utilize automated testing tools
• Monitor the completion of tasks within time and cost constraints and ensure technical and functional objectives are met
• Advocate for quality delivery; coordinate between departments, administer the testing problem management process including monitoring and reporting on problem resolution
• Implement quality assurance improvements with measurable quality indicators; Prepare and discuss quality report with stakeholders
• Identify technical and functional needs of testing infrastructures, and determine priority of needs
• Collaborate with partners to educate and enhance the abilities of QE across the organization
• Lead adoption of proven testing patterns and technologies to ensure timely high quality releases across departments
• Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance
• Strong understanding of IT systems including system design, Object Oriented Design, databases and programming concepts specifically HTML, browsers, JavaScript, Web Services and AJAX
• At least 5 years of experience implementing and managing automated testing systems
• Experience working on large scale and multi-tiered applications
• Strong background in test automation
• Experience with complex system architecture and data flows
• Strong oral/written communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for driving strategic initiatives through large and diverse organizations
• Creativity and the initiative to drive significant improvements to test coverage and efficiency
• HTML, CSS, Javascript experience - use of modern web frameworks such as Angular or React would be preferred
• Ability to work closely with multiple departments and leadership to identify testing opportunities as they evolve with the product

Benefits

At Tactiq, we believe in creating a work environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, individuals are able to contribute and bring their best selves to a winning team environment.

We invest heavily in the development of our people and provide opportunities and support for our team to invest back into causes they care about.

We offer an extensive employee benefits package because we know that our people and what they care about matter most. We deeply care and want our team to be taken care of.

If you’re looking to work for a company that values family, authenticity, inclusivity, hardwork, determination, and problem-solving, then we’re the right fit for you!

Included benefits:

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k plan with company match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (including time for volunteering) & Public Holidays
• Generous Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development opportunities
• Work From Home & Flexible work arrangements
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources